Veteran Oilers goaltender Mike Smith relishes another shot at a Stanley Cup

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The 39-year-old veteran goaltender is aware of the chance in front of him when the Edmonton Oilers open the postseason Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith makes a save during a game against the Montreal Canadiens, at the Bell Centre, in Montreal, on May 12, 2021.A shot at a Stanley Cup late in an NHL career is something to savour.

“It’s a good reminder for ourselves and for myself personally not to take any day at the rink for granted. You want to appreciate playing in the NHL. He’s the best example of that.” Koskinen played the rest of qualifying series in which the host Oilers were eliminated in five games. Smith wasn’t coveted by other clubs in last October’s hot market for free-agent goaltenders. He signed a one-year contract extension with Edmonton for less money.“He came back very motivated, had lots to prove and he’s come in and played very well,” Tippett said.

His fight with Flames goalie Cam Talbot the following season after Smith became an Oiler is an example of his fieriness.

 

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